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SCCS Issued Scientific Advice on the safety of Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate (DHHB)

On June 30, 2025, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) of the European Union issued scientific opinion(SCCS/1678/25) on Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate (DHHB) (CAS/EC No. 302776-68-7/443-860-6). Previously, on February 17, 2025, the SCCS published the scientific opinion on this substance which was open for comments. The scientific advice released this time is consistent with the assessment conclusions proposed during the comment phase and further confirms the maximum safe level and recommends the target maximal level of DnHexP as an impurity in DHHB.

Major Reform to EU REACH Regulation Impacts the Cosmetics Industry

On April 3, 2025, at the CARACAL-54 meeting of the joint advisory body REACH-CLP, the European Commission officially released the final proposal for the reform of the REACH Regulation. The European Chemical Industry Council (Cefic) pointed out that the digital transformation is expected to increase costs for SMEs by 40%, and that the 10-year review cycle and complex mixed assessment models may slow down the development of innovative pharmaceuticals.

CIRS to Exhibit at the in-cosmetics Global in Amsterdam

CIRS is delighted to announce that we will be exhibiting at the in-cosmetics global in Amsterdam, Netherland between 8-10 April, 2025. in-cosmetics Global is the leading global event for personal care ingredients uniting top suppliers with finished product manufacturers to inspire tomorrow's cosmetics. With science at its core, it's the premier international platform for innovative breakthroughs in personal care.